Lips, Otolaryngology FAQ

Drinking Water Issues When drinking water, it flowed into my throat before I even started swallowing. I'm unsure whether it went into my esophagus or trachea, so I've combined these unusual circumstances into this question. About five minutes after the incident, I felt ...

Please provide the content you would like to have translated into English? Dear Dr. Cheng, Thank you very much for your response to my inquiry in “#209682.” I learned that normal minor salivary glands can also present as protrusions on the buccal mucosa—this is truly enlightenin...

Oral candidiasis and other complications inquiry? Dear Doctor: I started experiencing significant redness and swelling in my gums around early April. The swelling extended to the sides of my tongue and jaw, as well as the mucosa on both sides of my mouth. Eventually, my lips and ...

Antihistamine medications side effects? Hello, doctor. This afternoon, after taking a 60 mg Ailai tablet, I started to feel a bit of a headache and nausea about two hours later after eating (I eventually vomited). I have taken quite a few Allergan coated tablets and Xylo extended...

Oral ulceration Hello, Doctor. I had an encounter with a woman at the end of July and subsequently developed a gonococcal urinary tract infection complicated by prostatitis. During the treatment period from September 5 to 25, I took doxycycline and diclofenac. On September 17, I ...

Biting your lip can sometimes lead to throat pain as well. This may occur due to referred pain or irritation caused by the injury. However, if the throat pain persists or worsens, it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation? Hello Doctor: I often a...

Tongue issues? Q1: Hello Doctor, I am wondering if the white protrusions on the edges of my tongue are a cause for concern (such as warts, etc.)? They have persisted for two months without improvement. Q2: My lips have been peeling continuously for about a month. Drinking plent...

Tongue issues? Q1: Hello doctor, I am wondering if the white protrusions on the edges of my tongue are a cause for concern (such as warts, etc.)? They have persisted for two months without improvement. Q2: My lips have been peeling continuously for about a month. Drinking more ...

The area of the tongue that was licked has a bitter sensation? Hello Dr. Chi, two days ago I noticed a bitter taste on my tongue when I pressed my lips together. At first, I thought it might be due to accidentally ingesting some skincare products on my face, so I didn't thin...

Experiencing a cool, tingling sensation in the lips and tongue while taking medication may indicate a drug allergy? Hello Doctor, I visited the otolaryngology department today, and the doctor prescribed the following medications: Nefopam 30mg, Sulpiride 50mg, Tranexamic Acid 250m...

Pain in the jaw area? Hello Doctor: Recently, for the past 3 to 4 days, I have felt a raised lump on my chin. The skin surface looks normal, but it is painful when pressed. Actions like pursing my lips or intentionally moving my chin also cause pain in that area. I'm not sur...

Nasopharyngoscopy Hello, doctor. I had a nasopharyngoscopy this afternoon, and before the procedure, the doctor sprayed anesthetic into my nostrils. During the process, I swallowed a little bit of the anesthetic. The results of the nasopharyngoscopy showed no abnormalities. After...

The oral ulcer has healed, but it has left a scar? I have slightly protruding front teeth, and the location of my oral ulcer was right where my incisors press against the area behind my lips when my mouth is closed. The oral ulcer healed after two weeks following a doctor's ...

Dysphagia Hello doctor, my mother has recently been unable to swallow, not even a small sip of water. She also has no saliva production and can barely extend her tongue (at most, it reaches her lips and has limited lateral movement). She struggles to open her mouth (the sounds fo...

The lips are slightly swollen and often appear red. When flipped inside out, there are numerous small petechiae, and there is a mild burning sensation and itching at the lower edge? Hello Dr. Zheng, this morning when I woke up, I noticed that my lips were slightly swollen and app...

Oral granules Hello doctor, for the past few days, I have felt many small, bump-like objects on the inner sides of my lips and tongue. They are not painful to the touch, and visually they appear slightly raised without any obvious blisters. What could be causing this issue? Shoul...

Tonsillitis? Hello doctor, I would like to ask about my recent condition. My tonsils are slightly swollen, and the area around the tonsils in my throat is a bit red. There are some rough bumps on the outside of my lips, but there is no pain or fever. Could you please advise if th...

Oral tumor Hello Doctor, I am an 18-year-old female. I do not smoke, drink, or chew betel nut. Four days ago, I developed a sore on the underside of the left edge of my tongue (around April 20). It was very painful for the first couple of days, but the pain subsided on the third ...

Oral tumor Hello doctor, I am an 18-year-old female. I do not smoke, drink alcohol, or chew betel nut. Four days ago, I developed a sore on the lower left edge of my tongue (around April 20). It was very painful for the first couple of days, but by the third and fourth days, the ...

Tinnitus with a pulsating sound in the ear? Hello, doctor. For the past ten days, whenever I exert my mouth, pucker my lips, or smile (using the muscles on the left side of my mouth), I hear a thumping sound in my left ear (similar to a jackhammer or the bubbling sound of boiling...